A thought for the day: If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week. -- British scientist Charles Darwin

On this date in history:

In 1851, Isaac Singer was granted a patent for his sewing machine. He set up business in Boston with $40 in capital.

In 1898, a peace protocol was signed, ending the Spanish-...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Pope Blessed Innocent XI in 1611
- American painter Abbott Thayer, credited with noting camouflage in the animal world, in 1849
- educator/poet Katharine Lee Bates, ...Read More

Today is Friday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2022 with 141 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and ...Read More

On August 12th, 1851, Isaac Singer was granted a patent for his sewing machine.

A thought for the day: What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom 'to' and freedom 'from.' -- American writer Marilyn vos Savant